Yaks on yaks on yaks

Meet: 7am @ trogro (starbucks under birnkrant)

Return: 7pm

Member: ($55) Non member: ($69)

Participant Driver (1): ($36)

Participant drivers will also have all gas reimbursed!

Activity: Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling

Difficulty: (5/10) Medium Distance (miles): ~1.5 miles kayaking Elevation (ft): 0

Recommended Prior Experience: MUST know how to swim//be comfortable in the water

Location of Trip: La Jolla

Native Land: Kumeyaay

Pre-Trip Meeting: N/a

Come (ka)yaking with Adam and Wila on a crazy sea-faring adventure. We’re gonna have the opportunity to do so many cool things while sea-kayaking in the La Jolla Ecological Preserve. We may be able to explore some epic caves, hop off and snorkel with hordes of leopard sharks, and maybe even see a sea turtle or two (fingers crossed). Regardless, it’ll be a great day on the water and you guys will be able to see (and smell) the locals, aka sea lions. Look out for Jerry, he’s loud.

After a full morning of crazy water sports, we will spend the afternoon tide-pooling/tanning/ and bodysurfing during an awesome beach afternoon. GET STOKED.

Oh! And be prepared to stop for Dutch Bros in Oceanside!

Contact the Guides:

Wila: wmannell@usc.edu

Adam: aiyoung@usc.edu

What to Bring:

Swimsuit, change of clothes, towel, sunscreen, wetsuit (if you have your own, can be provided), snorkel equipment (if you have your own, can be provided), water, snacks, and anything else you would bring to the beach. Also prayers to the wave gods.

If you get seasick, please consider bringing/taking something beforehand.

*REMINDER (overnights only) : if you do not have a sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpacking pack, or other technical gear (non-clothing), do not panic, SC Outfitters has these items for you! Your guides will send out a gear-request form the week of your trip where you’ll let them know what gear you need!

Price of the trip includes (and we will provide):

• Snacks

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided when a trip occurs during meal-times

• Any technical gear required (ie. kayaks, snowshoes, snorkels, backpacking packs, sleeping bags, fishing rods, etc.)

• All group / shared gear (tents, stoves, bear cans, first aid kit, etc.)

• Any permits or campsite reservations needed

• Cost of gas reimbursed for participant drivers

• Amazing guides who love the outdoors and do this for free!
  

Please Review Our Cancellation and Refund Policy:

All SC Outfitters trips have a no-refund policy unless a substitute participant can be found. In the event your trip requires added reporting measures of participants (plane tickets, external providers, rental services, etc.) dropping the trip close to the date of the trip will not allow for the spot to be re-filled. See the details on trip pages for specific deadlines and reference our complete cancellation/refund policy here.

TRIP DIFFICULTY RATING SYSTEM

• Difficulty rating for trips

  • 1: No physical activity.

  • 2: Leisurely walk.

  • 3: 2-5 miles less than 1000 ft of total elevation gain on well maintained trails. About 2-3 hours continuous activity

  • 4: 4-6 miles, about 1000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. About 3 hours of continuous activity.

  • 5: 6-8 miles, about 1500ft of elevation gain on maintained trials. 4-5 hours continuous activity

  • 6: 8-10 miles, about 2000 ft of elevation gain, well maintained trails. 4-6 hours of continuous activity.

  • 7: 10-14 miles, over 2500 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 8: At high altitude. 12-16 total miles, over 3000 ft of elevation gain, variable trail conditions possible. Full day of continuous activity.

  • 9: Technical skills may be necessary. At high altitude with physical elevation gain. Scrambling over rocks likely involved.

  • 10: u gunna die

**If you have any questions or concerns about the physical activity, recommended prior experience, or gear needed on any kind of trip please contact the guides as soon as possible!!